I thought I would share what I found to be an interesting discussion about “Elites”. In my opinion I like “Elites” — I want my surgeon, attorney, tax consultant, and others handling critical aspects of my life to actually…… KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING! Welch and Lake discuss “In Defense of Elites” from Bloggingheads.tv
Posts Tagged ‘Palin’
In Defense of Elites
Posted in politics, tagged elite, McCain, Palin, politics on September 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“…and they’re talking a Great Depression”
Posted in Happiness, politics, tagged Couric, financial crisis, Great Depression, mortgage bailout, Palin on September 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
To see Sarah Palin discussing the financial crisis “bailout” with Katie Couric: Click here Sorry, our current financial crisis has me hearing song lyrics in my head (“Trouble in the Fields” by Nanci Griffith). As painful as it is to imagine, won’t we be better off 20 years from now if we let the market [...]
Elitist? or Educated…
Posted in politics, tagged Palin, politics on September 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I feel sad that in our country those that have chosen to learn about the world, study history and governmental politics are being treated as if those are bad things. Responding to current affairs with an effort to look beyond your immediate circle of friends and influence suddenly becomes “elitist”. I figured this would happen [...]
Lara Gardner’s post “Lowering the Glass Ceiling”
Posted in politics, separation of church and state, tagged feminism, Palin, politics on September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I found this post very interesting and right on target. As a woman who worked hard to earn acceptance in male dominated roles before becoming a nurse (!) I appreciate Lara’s commentary. Read on… http://laragardner.wordpress.com/2008/09/19/lowering-the-glass-ceiling/ “Lowering the Glass Ceiling September 19, 2008 by laragardner I would like to take you on a journey of the imagination… Imagine that [...]
Lest We Forget that Bush is Just One Heartbeat Away from the Presidency…
Posted in politics, tagged bush, cheney, Palin on September 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Here is some recent news about Vice President Dick Cheney: http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hKXn0zpu4g78bQXEplkbxWQy4euQD93AOMP83 Here is an excerpt that reminds me of when Clinton (Bill, that is) was accused of parsing words in the Lewinsky debacle: “The lawsuit stems from Cheney’s position that his office is not part of the executive branch of government. This summer, Cheney chief [...]
